Strategic Partnership Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and expand a portfolio of partnerships with carriers and MGAs.

• Create and implement strategies aimed at enhancing agency quoting, binding, and engagement.

• Facilitate monthly Partnership Business Reviews (PBRs) and deliver performance insights.

• Design proactive email, text, and in-app campaigns to promote partner adoption.

• Advocate for assigned carriers internally through training, appetite messaging, and visibility initiatives.

• Collaborate with Account Managers to pinpoint high-potential agencies and enhance placements.

• Examine quote/bind trends to identify opportunities for premium growth.

• Work alongside Product, Operations, and Marketing to address partner needs and improve workflows.

• Assist in partner expansions, new product launches, re-launch campaigns, and incentive programs.

• Ensure partner satisfaction and maintain First Connect’s partnership experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in the insurance sector (carrier, MGA, insurtech, distribution, or agency experience).

• Strong preference for experience in national accounts, key account management, or partnership management.

• Proven ability to thrive in an early-stage, startup-like environment with dynamic priorities and high output.

• Highly personable and confident in front of the camera.

• Proficient in leading daily Zoom meetings.

• Exceptional skills in communication, relationship building, presenting, and driving conversations.

• Creative in problem-solving and adept at process development.

• Possess tenacity, organizational skills, and effective time management.

• Capable of interpreting performance metrics and generating actionable insights.

• Comfortable managing high-impact relationships and influencing cross-functional teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• A variety of medical plans available and 100% employer-covered dental; vision plans for team members and their families.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Work-from-home equipment provided by the employer.

• $85 monthly expense stipend.

• Eligibility for equity compensation.

• Opportunities for training and internal career advancement.

• Flexible Time Off policy.